Anti Depressants Research Paper

The human body is made up of thousands of chemicals. Different chemicals regulate different functions in the body. Serotonin for instance, when located in the Gastrointestinal Tract, regulates intestinal movements. However, serotonin found in the brain effects mood levels, specifically happiness. Each chemical can perform many different functions in the body depending on the location and experiences of the cell receptor. Over thousands of years’ humans have made and found many drugs and consumed them with the intent to regulate certain functions in the body. Most of these drugs have side effects and affect everyone differently. When introducing the body with a drug such as Prozac, Zoloft and Paxil, all of which are anti-depressants designed to maintain proper serotonin levels, other effects may occur called side effects. Side effects can occur because of other properties introduced alongside the drug or an unsuccessful attempt to properly regulate the serotonin levels. Some common side effects with anti-depressants are weight loss or gain, insomnia or day time sleeplessness, nausea, anxiety and in extreme cases increase in suicidal thoughts. People with different disease and disorders may react differently to certain drugs.
People who suffer from a plethora of diseases such as depression, anxiety and eating disorders can benefit from increased levels of serotonin. While many people will experience some minor side effects, there will be others who experience none. Many people choose to deal with the side effects of the intended and desired effects of drugs. In recent years’ medications, have been made to cure or help with various problems such as fevers, headaches, mental disorders, abnormal hormone levels, STDS, pain management and even cancer. While some of these medicines completely rid the problems, many reduce the